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Steve Genest
(srfish59) -
BPL Premium Member

My Locale

SoCal

About Me

I'm 61 year old returning to the trails for the first time in 42 years. I have embraced the lightweight mindset...there is simply no other way I could undertake this. You have all helped shorten my learning curve as I re-enter this great pastime!

City

LA HABRA

State

California

Country

United States

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Costco Men's Down Vests $25"I passed on those vests but a month ago they were selling packable down sweaters for $44. For that price I couldn't pass it up and the quality looks decent enough....should get the job done her...

MontBell Plasma 1000 Down Jacket ReviewThank you for the review. I've been mulling over the many choices for down jackets and I like Montbell products in general. I'm returning to backpacking after many years and it's been e...

Is backpacking only for the youngThanks, Tom. Your take on this whole late in life return to backpacking hit the nail on the head for me. Time to stop questioning myself as to why I waited so long to enjoy the backcountry experien...

SIERRA CUPI remember how cool it was to have a sierra cup hooked over one's belt but that was, oh...43 years ago. I agree, they're lousy in just about any application. I have a double walled titanium...